Published: Sunday, August 18, 2013 at 02:46 PM.

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2.) County Highway 395 North at East PT Washington RD has about 6 inches of water over the road, but is still passable. Signs posted.

3.) Water running across Coochie RD before it opens up to the rock pit, but road is passible.

4.) Eve Circle at Eden Drive – entire road is under water.

5.) Lakeview Beach DR and Beach Drive are under approx. Pond is over roadway 12 inches of water passable drive slowly

6.) 300 Block of Lakeview Beach Dr. yard of the resident is under water and water is going into his house when traffic drives by. Road department is on the way to check in to this matter.

7.) Big Redfish Lake is flooded – Signs posted- citizen has reported soil eroding from under the pavement and washing out. Public Works is on the way with a sump pump.

8.) County Highway 30A at Big Redfish Lake – 30A is about 1/3 eroded, approx. 15ft deep, 40ft wide. Public Works in on scene.

9.) County Highway 30A from Highway 83 East Bound to 283 Grayton Corners – Shut down due to flooding from Draper Lake. Road department in the area working.

10.) 100 Block of Spotted Dolphin Rd is 3 Ft. deep. Complaints have been made from several citizens that water is washing into their house when cars drive by.

11.) 100 Block of S Gulf DR – Residence has less than one foot of clearance before water will enter home.

12.) Intersection of Flounder St and Porpoise St caller advised the water was washing up to his house.

13.) 191 Overlook Dr 1to 1 ½ ft on both sides of circle and in this yard. Barricades in place

14.) 138 Brown ST to the north is under water , only passable to trucks. A couple of houses are flooded at the end of the street.

15.) 10 Kingfish St a hole has developed near a water main and fire hydrant, the hole and the utilities have been submerged for the duration of the day. The hole begins at the edge of the road and appears to have undermined the road. The water draining into it has narrowed to a trickle.

North Walton damaged roads, Deputy confirmed.

1.) Bruce Creek Bridge is no longer underwater. But there is damage to the bridge. Signs are still posted.

2.) East Indian Creek Ranch RD – Road is closed due to water on road, water is over the bridge on both ends. Public works has put out barricades. Somebody removed the barricades and threw them into the woods. Deputy was reposted them.

3.) West Indian Creek Ranch Rd is closed at Seigler Road. Barricades have been placed.

4.) River Road – has water on the road until just prior to the boat ramp. Road is open , until about 50 yards from Boat ramp.

5.) Beethoven Drive is impassable for emergency traffic.

6.) McKinnon Bridge Rd- road is passable. No water over either bridge. Road department has placed caution signs up.

7.) Red Hill Rd and Sherwood Rd- road is passable and the Road Department has placed caution signs in roadway.

Freeport damaged roads, Deputy confirmed.

1.) Don Graff Road has water across it in three places due to the ditches over flowing, but still passable. Sign posted. Water across the road at 268 Don Graff 3 inches deep.

2.) County Road 3280 at Fluffy Landing RD – one place had a 20 ft mud puddle over ¼ of the road @07:11

3.) 12000 Block of County Highway 3280 has water off the roadway but water is up to the doorsteps of the houses.

4.) Steelfield Rd and Bunker Rd. has water over the roadway. Cars may not be able to pass certain areas. Road is okay it was drained yesterday but for about 100 yards near the 4000 block is under about 3 ft of water small vehicles will not get through.

5.) Big Cedar Road-water over the roadway and is beginning to go into the parking lot at the boat ramp park.

Monday's Update

County Highway 30A has been closed to thru traffic in the area between County Highway 83 and County Highway 283. This closure is in response to a culvert failure at Big Redfish Lake. This closure effects thru traffic only. Public Works crews are onsite and will continue to monitor the road. Once the water recedes, crews will assess the damage and give a report on repair. This section of the road will be closed to through traffic until further notice.

Indian Creek Ranch Road is closed at the bridge. This closure only effects thru traffic.

Due to rainfall totals over the weekend we are experiencing localized flooding in a number of areas. Several roads throughout the county have standing water located on or in portions of the road. Most of these roads are passable however we request that the public use extreme caution when traveling in these areas.

Public Works crews are working to alleviate as many issues as possible at this time.

Walton County has also closed the pedestrian bridge that spans the same location. The closure has come in an abundance of caution and in concern for safety due to the flood waters and damage in the surrounding area. The closure of the pedestrian bridge affects not only low speed vehicles, but walkers and bikers as well.

The bridge will remain closed until damage assessments are complete in the area and repair assessments are completed by the Public Works department. Once complete, the closure will be reassessed.

The original Sunday story.

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office along with the Sheriff’s Office Posse has been working around the clock due to the significant rainfall which has caused flooding and road closures. County Road 30A in the area of Big Red Fish Lake has severe road damage. The piping under the ground that regulates the water flow on the north and south side are failing. County crews are working to help alleviate the water from further cresting over this portion of 30A.

The last quarter mile of North Bishop is closed to traffic. Some homes in the residential area are taking on water as cars were driving through. Please avoid this area.

Additionally, the bridge on Indian Creek Ranch Road is washing out at each end of the bridge. On the south end of the bridge the watger has lifted up part of the guard rail and bridge. Barricades have been set up and we are asking the public to not remove the barricades. It is important that all barricades must stay in place as this is a public safety issue.

Walton County schools will remain open on Monday, said Superintendent Carlene Anderson.

Officials will work bus routes around any roads that are blocked due to flooding, she said.

"We’re having school," she said. "Buses will be running and we’ll be working around any road issues we have at this time."

She asked that parents and students be prepared for possible delays during morning and afternoon bus runs.

Road Closure List (Current as of 5 p.m. Sunday)

THE NATL WEATHER SVC IN TALLAHASSEE HAS ISSUED A FLOOD WARNING FOR:

THE SHOAL RIVER NEAR MOSSY HEAD (CR 1087).

* UNTIL further notice.

* AT 7:30 AM SUN THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.

* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.

* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.

* FORECAST.RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS MORNING & CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 14.7 FEET BY THIS EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.

South Walton damaged roads, Deputy Confirmed.

1.) Scenic Gulf DR at Poinciana is underwater.

2.) South Geronimo has water all the way across the road, but it is passable. Public Works has put a sign up.

3.) Open Gulf St is flooded, passable only to large trucks and SUVS, not small sedans. Public Works notified.

4.) County Highway 395 has standing water in several places

5.) County Highway 30A has standing water just east of Somerset ST

6.) Chat Holly and JD Miller Flooded

7.) 30A West by Topsl State Park – water across the entire roadway. Public Works will put up signs.

8.) Lakewood and Co Highway 30A – water across the road, still passable but getting deeper. Public Works will put up signs.

9.) County Highway 395 North at East PT Washington RD has about 6 inches of water over the road, but is still passable. Signs posted.

10.) Montigo Avenue is under two feet of water

11.) Water running across Coochie RD before it opens up to the rock pit, but road is passible.

12.) Eve Circle at Eden Drive – entire road is under water.

13.) Co Highway 395 South at Water Color Crossing –Northbound lane of 395 is underwater. Water extends just north of the intersection past the Fire Department entrance.

19.) Big Redfish Lake is flooded – Signs posted- citizen has reported soil eroding from under the pavement and washing out. Public Works is on the way with a sump pump.

20.) County Highway 30A at Big Redfish Lake – 30A is about 1/3 eroded, approx. 15ft deep, 40ft wide. Public Works in on scene.

21.) Don Bishop RD and Hackberry Way – water flowing over the street, but still passable.

22.) County Highway 30A from Highway 83 East Bound to 283 Grayton Corners – Shut down due to flooding from Draper Lake. Road department in the area working.

23.) 100 Block of Spotted Dolphin Rd is 3 Ft. deep. Complaints have been made from several citizens that water is washing into their house when cars drive by.

24.) Norwood Drive going towards Windancer Condo has 1 Ft. of water.

25.) Bridge on Matts Way off of County Road 83 is about 2 Ft under water, gate is blocking the bridge.

26.) Lift station at South Walton Substation is out, light is flashing. Station is flooded, approx. 1 inch deep in water.

27.) 100 Block of S Gulf DR – Residence has less than one foot of clearance before water will enter home.

28.) Rendevous DR – last 100 yards completely underwater, impassible

29.) Intersection of Flounder St and Porpoise St caller advised the water was washing up to his house.

North Walton damaged roads, Deputy confirmed.

1.) Bruce Creek Bridge is underwater. Signs are posted.

2.) East Indian Creek Ranch RD – Road is closed due to water on road, water is over the bridge on both ends. Public works has put out barricades. Somebody removed the barricades and threw them into the woods. Deputy was reposted them.

3.) CO Highway 183 at Crooked Creek RD – water on the road, but still passable. Signs are up.

4.) River Road – has water on the road until just prior to the boat ramp. Road is open , until about 50 yards from Boat ramp.

2.) County Highway 395 North at East PT Washington RD has about 6 inches of water over the road, but is still passable. Signs posted.

3.) Water running across Coochie RD before it opens up to the rock pit, but road is passible.

4.) Eve Circle at Eden Drive – entire road is under water.

5.) Lakeview Beach DR and Beach Drive are under approx. Pond is over roadway 12 inches of water passable drive slowly

6.) 300 Block of Lakeview Beach Dr. yard of the resident is under water and water is going into his house when traffic drives by. Road department is on the way to check in to this matter.

7.) Big Redfish Lake is flooded – Signs posted- citizen has reported soil eroding from under the pavement and washing out. Public Works is on the way with a sump pump.

8.) County Highway 30A at Big Redfish Lake – 30A is about 1/3 eroded, approx. 15ft deep, 40ft wide. Public Works in on scene.

9.) County Highway 30A from Highway 83 East Bound to 283 Grayton Corners – Shut down due to flooding from Draper Lake. Road department in the area working.

10.) 100 Block of Spotted Dolphin Rd is 3 Ft. deep. Complaints have been made from several citizens that water is washing into their house when cars drive by.

11.) 100 Block of S Gulf DR – Residence has less than one foot of clearance before water will enter home.

12.) Intersection of Flounder St and Porpoise St caller advised the water was washing up to his house.

13.) 191 Overlook Dr 1to 1 ½ ft on both sides of circle and in this yard. Barricades in place

14.) 138 Brown ST to the north is under water , only passable to trucks. A couple of houses are flooded at the end of the street.

15.) 10 Kingfish St a hole has developed near a water main and fire hydrant, the hole and the utilities have been submerged for the duration of the day. The hole begins at the edge of the road and appears to have undermined the road. The water draining into it has narrowed to a trickle.

North Walton damaged roads, Deputy confirmed.

1.) Bruce Creek Bridge is no longer underwater. But there is damage to the bridge. Signs are still posted.

2.) East Indian Creek Ranch RD – Road is closed due to water on road, water is over the bridge on both ends. Public works has put out barricades. Somebody removed the barricades and threw them into the woods. Deputy was reposted them.

3.) West Indian Creek Ranch Rd is closed at Seigler Road. Barricades have been placed.

4.) River Road – has water on the road until just prior to the boat ramp. Road is open , until about 50 yards from Boat ramp.

5.) Beethoven Drive is impassable for emergency traffic.

6.) McKinnon Bridge Rd- road is passable. No water over either bridge. Road department has placed caution signs up.

7.) Red Hill Rd and Sherwood Rd- road is passable and the Road Department has placed caution signs in roadway.

Freeport damaged roads, Deputy confirmed.

1.) Don Graff Road has water across it in three places due to the ditches over flowing, but still passable. Sign posted. Water across the road at 268 Don Graff 3 inches deep.

2.) County Road 3280 at Fluffy Landing RD – one place had a 20 ft mud puddle over ¼ of the road @07:11

3.) 12000 Block of County Highway 3280 has water off the roadway but water is up to the doorsteps of the houses.

4.) Steelfield Rd and Bunker Rd. has water over the roadway. Cars may not be able to pass certain areas. Road is okay it was drained yesterday but for about 100 yards near the 4000 block is under about 3 ft of water small vehicles will not get through.

5.) Big Cedar Road-water over the roadway and is beginning to go into the parking lot at the boat ramp park.

Monday's Update

County Highway 30A has been closed to thru traffic in the area between County Highway 83 and County Highway 283. This closure is in response to a culvert failure at Big Redfish Lake. This closure effects thru traffic only. Public Works crews are onsite and will continue to monitor the road. Once the water recedes, crews will assess the damage and give a report on repair. This section of the road will be closed to through traffic until further notice.

Indian Creek Ranch Road is closed at the bridge. This closure only effects thru traffic.

Due to rainfall totals over the weekend we are experiencing localized flooding in a number of areas. Several roads throughout the county have standing water located on or in portions of the road. Most of these roads are passable however we request that the public use extreme caution when traveling in these areas.

Public Works crews are working to alleviate as many issues as possible at this time.

Walton County has also closed the pedestrian bridge that spans the same location. The closure has come in an abundance of caution and in concern for safety due to the flood waters and damage in the surrounding area. The closure of the pedestrian bridge affects not only low speed vehicles, but walkers and bikers as well.

The bridge will remain closed until damage assessments are complete in the area and repair assessments are completed by the Public Works department. Once complete, the closure will be reassessed.

The original Sunday story.

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office along with the Sheriff’s Office Posse has been working around the clock due to the significant rainfall which has caused flooding and road closures. County Road 30A in the area of Big Red Fish Lake has severe road damage. The piping under the ground that regulates the water flow on the north and south side are failing. County crews are working to help alleviate the water from further cresting over this portion of 30A.

The last quarter mile of North Bishop is closed to traffic. Some homes in the residential area are taking on water as cars were driving through. Please avoid this area.

Additionally, the bridge on Indian Creek Ranch Road is washing out at each end of the bridge. On the south end of the bridge the watger has lifted up part of the guard rail and bridge. Barricades have been set up and we are asking the public to not remove the barricades. It is important that all barricades must stay in place as this is a public safety issue.

Walton County schools will remain open on Monday, said Superintendent Carlene Anderson.

Officials will work bus routes around any roads that are blocked due to flooding, she said.

"We’re having school," she said. "Buses will be running and we’ll be working around any road issues we have at this time."

She asked that parents and students be prepared for possible delays during morning and afternoon bus runs.

Road Closure List (Current as of 5 p.m. Sunday)

THE NATL WEATHER SVC IN TALLAHASSEE HAS ISSUED A FLOOD WARNING FOR:

THE SHOAL RIVER NEAR MOSSY HEAD (CR 1087).

* UNTIL further notice.

* AT 7:30 AM SUN THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.

* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.

* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.

* FORECAST.RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS MORNING & CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 14.7 FEET BY THIS EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.

South Walton damaged roads, Deputy Confirmed.

1.) Scenic Gulf DR at Poinciana is underwater.

2.) South Geronimo has water all the way across the road, but it is passable. Public Works has put a sign up.

3.) Open Gulf St is flooded, passable only to large trucks and SUVS, not small sedans. Public Works notified.

4.) County Highway 395 has standing water in several places

5.) County Highway 30A has standing water just east of Somerset ST

6.) Chat Holly and JD Miller Flooded

7.) 30A West by Topsl State Park – water across the entire roadway. Public Works will put up signs.

8.) Lakewood and Co Highway 30A – water across the road, still passable but getting deeper. Public Works will put up signs.

9.) County Highway 395 North at East PT Washington RD has about 6 inches of water over the road, but is still passable. Signs posted.

10.) Montigo Avenue is under two feet of water

11.) Water running across Coochie RD before it opens up to the rock pit, but road is passible.

12.) Eve Circle at Eden Drive – entire road is under water.

13.) Co Highway 395 South at Water Color Crossing –Northbound lane of 395 is underwater. Water extends just north of the intersection past the Fire Department entrance.

19.) Big Redfish Lake is flooded – Signs posted- citizen has reported soil eroding from under the pavement and washing out. Public Works is on the way with a sump pump.

20.) County Highway 30A at Big Redfish Lake – 30A is about 1/3 eroded, approx. 15ft deep, 40ft wide. Public Works in on scene.

21.) Don Bishop RD and Hackberry Way – water flowing over the street, but still passable.

22.) County Highway 30A from Highway 83 East Bound to 283 Grayton Corners – Shut down due to flooding from Draper Lake. Road department in the area working.

23.) 100 Block of Spotted Dolphin Rd is 3 Ft. deep. Complaints have been made from several citizens that water is washing into their house when cars drive by.

24.) Norwood Drive going towards Windancer Condo has 1 Ft. of water.

25.) Bridge on Matts Way off of County Road 83 is about 2 Ft under water, gate is blocking the bridge.

26.) Lift station at South Walton Substation is out, light is flashing. Station is flooded, approx. 1 inch deep in water.

27.) 100 Block of S Gulf DR – Residence has less than one foot of clearance before water will enter home.

28.) Rendevous DR – last 100 yards completely underwater, impassible

29.) Intersection of Flounder St and Porpoise St caller advised the water was washing up to his house.

North Walton damaged roads, Deputy confirmed.

1.) Bruce Creek Bridge is underwater. Signs are posted.

2.) East Indian Creek Ranch RD – Road is closed due to water on road, water is over the bridge on both ends. Public works has put out barricades. Somebody removed the barricades and threw them into the woods. Deputy was reposted them.

3.) CO Highway 183 at Crooked Creek RD – water on the road, but still passable. Signs are up.

4.) River Road – has water on the road until just prior to the boat ramp. Road is open , until about 50 yards from Boat ramp.